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 1. Gymbox

Ariel Way
London W12 7GF
0845 241 5220

Category: Gyms

Neighbourhoods: Shepherd's Bush, White City

4.0 star rating
  Update - 3/11/2011

The Gym delivers overall awesome-ness.   I generally stay away from Personal training and get the next best thing. Their classes.  

Kangoo - Sort of like Ski boots on top of elliptical springs.  Surprisingly good cardio. Jason is awesome for this…More »

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  • 4.0 star rating
    9/7/2010 First to Review

    I love, love this gym!  It's new, with great cardio and strength training equipment.  All of the… Read more »

 2. MAC Pro

910 W Armitage Ave
Chicago, IL 60614
USA
+1-773-327-4902

Categories: Cosmetics & Beauty Supply, Makeup Artists

Neighbourhoods: Lincoln Park, DePaul

5.0 star rating
  2/25/2011

I love makeup but sometimes when I shop at department stores I really wonder if the department store sales people know what they're talking about or are they just product pushers?

In comes the Mac Pro store.  These guys are the experts.  Tell them the…More »

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 3. 24 Hour Fitness

93 Bovet Rd
San Mateo, CA 94497
USA
+1-650-653-2046

Category: Gyms

4.0 star rating
  1/25/2011

This is my 24 gym of choice for the area.  So many machines - I never have to wait.  It is the cleanest and newest in the area.  That is, until the new one in Sunnyvale opens up in April.

Pool and spa are new and not icky!

Towel service - yes, thank…More »

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 4. Sense, A Rosewood Spa

2825 Sand Hill Rd
Menlo Park, CA 94025
USA
+1-650-561-1500
5.0 star rating
  2/27/2010

First off, a deep heartfelt vote of gratitude to my thoughtful friend who gave me a certificate to this little slice of heaven.  Thank you.  xoxo =)

From the exterior of the building.  Sense does not impress but 2 weeks later, I close my eyes and I am…More »

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 5. Benefit Brow Bar

900 N MIchigan Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
+1-312-440-4233

Category: Hair Removal

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

4.0 star rating
  8/8/2010

This review is for Nadia, who did an awesome job with my eyebrows.  I was a little hesitant at first because she seems a little young to be doing my brows.  Only professionals touch these brows. She was meticulous and walked me through the entire…More »

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 6. Nordstrom

55 E Grand Ave
Chicago, IL 60611
USA
+1-312-464-1515

Category: Department Stores

Neighbourhood: Near North Side

5.0 star rating
  8/8/2010

It's Nordstrom.  Their service is legendary and rightfully so.  Nordstrom will always be my first choice for a department store above, NM, Bloomies, and Macy's.

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 7. skoah

1007 Hamilton St
Vancouver, BC V6B 5T4
Canada
+1-604-642-0200

Categories: Day Spas, Skin Care

Neighbourhoods: Downtown, Yaletown

4.0 star rating
  10/6/2009

I've never had a massage that I haven't liked so I can't write about the 3 massages  I've had there because they were both relaxing and I think I fell asleep for one of them.

Facials were ok.  I go somewhere else in Vancouver for my facials because I…More »

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 8. Chapin Court Salon

1465 Chapin Ave
Burlingame, CA 94010
USA
+1-650-342-4473

Category: Hair Salons

5.0 star rating
  1/7/2009

Could this be my first 5 star rating?!  I love, Love, LOVE Jeryl at Chapin Court.  We talked, laughed and cried.

Talked about how i did not like my hair and why.

Laughed to kill time.

I almost cried afterwards because i LOVE the cut!!  Can I get a…More »

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